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nik- · 05-11-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

Mike Smith is a UFA so why not go after him if he chooses not to sign with Phoenix.

Because he's Bryzgalov part two.

Psytic · 05-11-2013, 06:08 PM

I have more confidence in an over the hill Lou than MAF. I think I would take Lous contract for Vans 2nd round pick or send some AHL plugs if a gun was to my head to make the playoffs next year like Feaster claims. It wouldnt be the best thing for the franchise in the long run but it could save his job lol.

Vulcan · 05-11-2013, 07:53 PM

Here's what I might do. Irving and our 7th for Fleury and the Penguins 2nd.

Hockey_Ninja · 05-11-2013, 07:57 PM

Please, no. Dear god no. Develop who we have in the system.

Reign of Fire · 05-11-2013, 08:06 PM

Yes. especially since none of guys we have now are proven to carry the no. 1 job. The sooner we find a no. 1 goalie the better.

Plus last Fleury worked out great for the flames

trublmaker · 05-11-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kyuss275

I never said the flames should not try them out. I said that i don't think it will work. After that they can't just keep putting them in the net because they spent assets on them. If spending assets on a goaltender means you have to keep playing them for years no matter what, then they might as well let Irving have a year at #1.

Sorry but i am no longer drinking a sip of the "kool-aid" that Feaster is selling. Hopefully the goalies and other pickups can prove me wrong, but it will be their play that will make me think they are good and not words out of an inept GM like Feaster.

And if these goalies turn out to be awesome will you be chug a lugging the "kool-aid" or still call Feaster inept?

Resolute 14 · 05-11-2013, 08:28 PM

Threads like this are why I always questioned the actual desire for fans in this city to accept a rebuild. Once again, people are looking for the quick fix because they don't want to endure the growing pains of letting younger, unproven players prove themselves.

cowtown75 · 05-12-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

I don't have high hopes with Brossoit but Gilles will most likely be the starter for the 2014 U.S World Junior team. He was the best goalie in the Hockey East in his first season. For a goalie prospect it doesn't get much better.

Getting Fleury doesn't make much sense to me because he is only a slight improvement over what the Flames will have next season. Bernier would make more sense IMO.

You don't have high hopes for Brossoit ? what ? what would you make you say that ? his awesome stats over the last 2 years, being named MVP in last year's championship ? and other achievements like Vaughn's goalie of the week- what would you NOT have high hopes with ? Just curious.

cowtown75 · 05-12-2013, 12:07 AM

This is a silly conversation to even have. Number one, Fleury is not going anywhere and is not going to be traded. He is still young, goalies develop over a longer period of time, and he has won them a cup. He is a former #1 overall and is not going ANYWHERE. He will be starting the next series against Ottawa.

cowtown75 · 05-12-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan

Here's what I might do. Irving and our 7th for Fleury and the Penguins 2nd.

Irving is done. And a UFA.

doctajones428 · 05-12-2013, 01:22 AM

He was 23-8-0 with a SV% of 2.39 and .916 GAA

Yes you take the risk

cowtown75 · 05-12-2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by doctajones428

He was 23-8-0 with a SV% of 2.39 and .916 GAA

Yes you take the risk

I would rather Mike Smith. The point is, we don't NEED a number one guy right now or shell out big bucks for one, we are re-building. We have Ramo, Berra, Brossoit, and Gillies to go through for the next 3-4 years- a very good crop. We need to see who impresses and who has what- not to mention we got Joey Mac as back up. I believe Ramo will do very good, he is the one out of the bunch who has been dominant in a professional league with great stats. Been one of the best goalies in the KHL the last few years. Being a goalie means you have to stop a puck- unlike being a foward/D-man and having to adjust to ice size, pace etc- I believe the transition is easier. I believe he is ready to go.

cowtown75 · 05-12-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nik-

Because he's Bryzgalov part two.

I disagree. Smith has won and stolen more games. Smith is a gamer and is competitive. He has carried the Yotes on his back for 2 years now. Bryz could care a less, Smith is in it to win it.

Vulcan · 05-12-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cowtown75

Irving is done. And a UFA.

How about that.

Roof-Daddy · 05-12-2013, 08:46 AM

I don't see the Flames going after anymore goalies at this point, but if they do go want to go after one that is more NHL proven than the trio of MacDonald/Ramo/Berra I can see it being Mike Smith. Feaster did trade for him after all.

kyuss275 · 05-12-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by trublmaker

And if these goalies turn out to be awesome will you be chug a lugging the "kool-aid" or still call Feaster inept?

If one of the goalies ( Ramo, Berra) turns out to be a full time starter i will gladly give Feaster some praise. For Feaster to get out of the "inept" title he has a lot more work to do than just getting a starting goalie from Europe.

Feaster is down in the ranks of Tambellini , Gillis ect. Do you think any of them are going to end up panning out?

Geeoff · 05-12-2013, 12:56 PM

I'd take a chance if it doesn't cost much. Fleury is a good regular season goaltender. He's definitely a better choice than anyone we are penciled to be starting next season.

PlayfulGenius · 05-12-2013, 01:12 PM

I'm shocked more people aren't in favor of a move like this, assuming the Flames were able to pick up another asset.

I think reclamation players on short term, high cap hit contracts are exactly what CGY should be after...while being compensated for helping the other team.

If any player makes a rebound, that's just a huge bonus!

To PIT
Kipper

To CGY
Fleury
2nd round pick

I'm NOT suggesting PIT is looking to make a deal like this, but CGY should be.

trublmaker · 05-12-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kyuss275

If one of the goalies ( Ramo, Berra) turns out to be a full time starter i will gladly give Feaster some praise. For Feaster to get out of the "inept" title he has a lot more work to do than just getting a starting goalie from Europe.

Feaster is down in the ranks of Tambellini , Gillis ect. Do you think any of them are going to end up panning out?

First, I don't consider Feaster anywhere near the ranks of those idiots in oiler land or Gillis. I'm ok with giving Feaster more than a couple years to see what his mark will be. As far as if I think any of them will pan out, I'll have to wait and see. Anyone's opinion about what might happen in the future is kinda pointless to me. If Feasters moves fail I'm all for calling for his head.

FlamesAllTheWay · 05-12-2013, 02:40 PM

I've really lost all faith in Fleury at this point. He's got his Stanley Cup but aside from that it's almost as if he finds ways for his teams to lose big games. It's not like he lets in the odd weak goal or doesn't make a big save or two - he finds a way to turn nothing plays into goals for the other team at very inopportune times.

He's also had the benefit of playing for a top NHL team over the years.

Pass.